11.05.2011

Seriously, everyone should grow their own wheatgrass...and yes, it is totally legal. In just 10 days, you can have a delicious and healthy power juice. You might be wondering, why wheatgrass? It has so many beneficial properties! Wheatgrass is packed with chlorophyll which some studies claim is a cancer preventive. It helps blood flow, aids in digestion and promotes the body's natural detoxifying process. All you needs is one small one to two ounce shot! Beware, it is an acquired taste, so for any of you newbies, have a glass of juice handy to shoot it down with!

Step by Step: Grow Your Own Wheatgrass

Morning Day 1: In a large bowl, immerse wheatgrass entirely in water.Evening Day 1: Drain and rinse wheatgrass. Leave in colander, and place back in the large bowl. Cover with a towel and let sit over night. Morning Day 2:Drain and rinse wheatgrass. Leave in colander, and place back in the large bowl. Cover with a towel and let sit over night.Evening Day 2:Drain and rinse wheatgrass. Leave in colander, and place back in the large bowl. Cover with a towel and let sit over night.Morning Day 3:Drain and rinse wheatgrass. Leave in colander, and place back in the large bowl. Cover with a towel and let sit over night.Evening Day 3:Fill appetizer tray with water and gently place the sprouted wheatgrass in to each section. Fill a spray bottle with water and two teaspoons of baking soda. Make sure to spray the wheatgrass morning and night to avoid mold. Cover.Morning and Evening Days 4-10:Spray wheatgrass and remove cover when it has outgrown the container. When ready, use scissors to cut the wheatgrass. Juice and Enjoy!